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reasheon — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:46:52 CST

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Swingout Classes in DFW & Surrounding States

murphyswingout — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:30:11 CST

Learn the dance we love! See below for various locations

Monday 6 locations	Tuesday 9 locations	Wednesday 5 locations	Thursday 7 locations	Friday 4 location	Saturday 4 locations	Sunday 4 locations

St. Luke Community Center 6211 E. Grand Ave Dallas, Tx. Billy Culton 6:30pm-8:30pm	Friendship West Swingout Class 2020 Wheatland rd Dallas, Tx Wendell Ross 7:45-8:45	Emerald City Bar & Grill 2532 Martin Luther king blvd. Dallas , Tx Mike Davis 7-9pm	Coaches Corner 7427 S. Westmoreland Rd. Dallas, Tx Yolanda Scott 7-9pm	The Lodge 2607 Martin Luther King blvd Dallas,Tx Maurice Jefferson 8-10pm	Chit Chat Club 7460 S. Westmoreland rd. Dallas, Tx 75237 Cowboy (Earl Wilson) 5pm	Coaches Corner 7427 S. Westmorland rd. Dallas, Tx Hitman 7-9pm
Envoyounce Event Center 4041 W. Wheatland rd. Dallas, Tx Terry Tucker 7-9pm	Kliff Klub 5250 Singing Hills Dr. Dallas, Tx Barbara Marshall 7-9pm		Rutherford Recreation Ctr 900 Rutherford dr. Mesquite, Tx Leon Green 7-9pm	Murphys Restaurante & Lounge. 8989 Forest Ln. Dallas, Tx. 75243 Carlos Young & KO 8-10PM	Campbell-Green Recreation Center 16600 Park Hill dr. Dallas, Tx Lashanda Brown 1-3pm	Move Studio Swing Classes 17062 Preston Rd. Dallas, Texas Ramiro 4pm-5pm
Grauwyler Recreation Center 7780 Harry Hines Dallas,Tx. Jeremy & Sherry 6-8pm	Emerald City Bar & Grill 2532 Martin Luther King blvd Dallas, Texas Mike Davis 7-9pm	Cedar Valley College 3030 N Dallas Ave. Dallas, Tx Lady Champagne 7:30pm-10pm	Friendship West Swingout Class 2020 Wheatland rd Dallas,Tx Wendell Ross 7:45-8:45pm			Legends Bar & Grill 700 S. Cockrell hill Lady Champagne 7-9pm
Campbell-Green Recreation Ctr. 16600 Park Hill dr. Dallas, Tx Lashanda Brown 7-9pm	Kiest Park Recreation Ctr. 3080 South Hampton rd. Dallas, Tx 75227 Dominque & Lauren	Oak Cliff YMCA 6701 S. Hampton rd. Dallas, Tx 75232 Wendell Ross 6:30pm-8pm	Envoyounce Event Center 4041 Wheatland rd. Dallas, Tx. Terry Tucker 7-9pm		K.B. Polk Recreation Center 6801 Roper st. Dallas,Tx. Sherry Thompson 10a-2pm	Club 414 434 E. Hwy. ste. 414 Duncancille, Texas 75137 Wendell Ross 7-8pm
Halftime Bar & Grill 2315 S. cooper st. Arlington, Tx. Tim & Vickie 7-9pm	Singing Hills Recreation Center 1909 Crouch rd. Dallas, Tx Ernie Brown 6:30pm-8:30pm	Geno's Studio 1805 Royal Ln ste.101 Dallas, Tx 75229 Dominque & Lauren 7pm-8:30pm			Dance Like the Pros Kidz West Coast Swing Camp Ms. AP 3-4:30pm	Swing Dance Studio 2905 Galleria Arlington, Tx Oct.31-Jan.9 10 weeks Dominque & Lauren 4pm-5:30pm
Oak Cliff YMCA 6701 S. Hampton Rd. Dallas, Tx 75232 Wendell Ross 6:30pm-8pm	Granberry Community Ctr. 4109 Mansfield hwy. Ft. Worth, Tx Champ & Ms. Ella 8-10pm		Granger Recreation 1310 West Ave F Garland, Tx Edward Smith 6:30-8:30pm		Sandunga Dance Studio 2155 Marsh ln. Carrollton, Tx Carlos Young 2-4pm
	K.B Polk Recreation Center 6801 Roper st Dallas, Tx Sherry & Jeremy Thompson Rod Hicks 7-9pm		Singing Hills Recreation Center 1909 Crouch rd. Dallas, Tx Ernie Brown 6:30pm-8:30pm
	Envoyounce Event Center 4041 Wheatland rd. Dallas, Tx Terry Tucker 7-9pm
	Dancing Hall & More 727 N. Beltline rd Irving, Tx Edward Smith (Mayor of Swing) 7-9pm		K. B Polk Recreation Center 6801 Roper St. Dallas, Tx Sherry & Jeremy Thompson Rod Hicks 7-9pm
	Garland Convention & Reception Ctr. 1931 E. Centerville Rd Garland, Tx Lynn Sells 7-9pm

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reasheon — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:16:43 CST

Our Non-Profit Organization is dedicated to providing uparalleled learning and performance oportunities that reinforce the principle that Dance is for Everyone., Our organization is committed to building communities that dance. Thousands of children and adults participate each year in dance classes, workshops, festivals and performances. The broad spectrum of dance that City2City Artz offers to all ages abilities, and levels falls into five major categories: Adult Dance Education, Youth Dance Education, Resident Companies and Resident Arts Partners, Dance Production, and Project Motion Community Outreach.

We are in the process of doing another outreach and we need your help. If you can donate at least $5 to help us feed the homeless we would
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Links

reasheon — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:55:53 CST

www.city2city.net
www.soyouwanndance.com
www.swingoutn2step.net
www.stepnmotion.net
www.swingfloetry.net
www.dfwswingdance.com
www.dallasandhouston.com
www.djswing.net
www.sandyknows.com
www.txregionals.com
www.linedancequeen.com
www.learn2step.com
www.chisteppers.com
www.tdubdancingstudio.com
www.steppersexpress.com
www.domandlauren.swing.com

City2City & Alice Tucker 009 Outreach 2011

reasheon — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:41:19 CST

December 10,2011 in Fort Worth, Tx. at Unity Park

Swing Out Instructors

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DeniseDiaz — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:41:32 CST

Swingsation- is the feeling you get while having fun with your partner out on the dance floor!

DeniseDiaz — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:23:39 CST

The Legendary Frankie Manning

Houston Swingout Classes

DeniseDiaz — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:05:11 CDT

Rhythm & Motion Dance Company

Swing Out Dance Classes

Instructors: Monica G & Rock Green

L-Dance Studio - Houston Galleria III

SUNDAYS @ 4:30 PM

5075 Westheimer Road

For more information call: 713-689-0136

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The Best of Swingout & 2- Step

Basic Swing Out Classes - NO PARTNER NEEDED

Monday

Fonde Recreation Center 110 Sabine St

6:30 PM-7:30 PM

Fanci' D - Dallas Style Swingout (8 count)

For more information log on to www.swingoutn2step.net

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Anytime Swing' Line & Dance Productions

$7 per class or $25 per month

The ASLD Dance Studio

5337 E. Hampton - Houston, TX 77039

Sundays - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tuesdays - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesdays - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Houston Bayou City Dance Association

Basic Swing Out Classes

Sundays - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Club Divus

1100 Greens Parkway

Contact Bonnie @ 713-443-3713

Thursdays - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Club Divus

1100 Greens Parkway

Contact Brenda @ 281-216-1748

Monday & Saturdays

Club A & G (formerly Tony's)

S. MacGregor Way

Beginners - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesdays

Club A & G (formerly Tony's)

S. MacGregor Way

Intermediate - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Contact Marcus @ 713-502-1911 or LaWana @ 832-545-8535

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LaDell "Smooth Flava" Headroe

Dallas Swing Out Class

Sundays

Vincenzo's Italian Grill

12500 North Freeway - Houston TX 77060

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Red Rooster - 4937 MLK @ OST

Beginners - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Intermediate - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Advanced - 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Mondays

Alief Community Center

11903 Bellaire (Corner of Kirkwood & Bellaire)

Beginners/Intermediate - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Advanced - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wednesdays - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The Red Rooster - 4937 MLK @ OST

Beginners - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Intermediate - 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Advanced - 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm

For more information: LaDell - 713-548-3838

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Parle Lounge " Soul 2 Sole
4610 FM 1960 Rd West
Houston, Tx. 77061
Swingout Dance Class
On Saturdays from 6-8pm
On Sundays from 5-7pm
Instructors are: Lucy & Jance
For more information call Lucy at 713-551-3935 or Janice at 713-202-9602

For more classes in Houston log on to www.soyouwannadance.com

Responses from Article Why Swing Dancers Quit Dancing

DeniseDiaz — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:19:15 CDT

Responses: On Why People Quit Swing Dancing
posted in January 2010

I really appreciate your feelings about the swing dance and what it brings to some of
us that really like to dance. You are so right when you said it is all about THE
DANCE, and that's all. Maybe you could start a KEEP IT REAL column or something once
a month to vent some of the GOOD AND BAD feelings about how the swing dance brings out
in some of the REAL people in the swing world. It could be some type of therapy or
just a venting session. That's just my thoughts. But, anyway Keep Up The Good Work.
See ya on tha dance floor!!! James

l do know what you mean..l to have slow my role due to the different
personallity....Thanks for keeping real..Be Bless. Kristi

You are so right I saw the dance for the first time a little over 3 yrs ago and
loved it and wanted to learn when I started to learn i notice that people would sit
around the dance floor and pick apart a person's style it was like everyone would
try to out dance the other. Tonia

Denise in my opinion
You have acknowledge what I am sure
others are thinking, I agree with you.
HATS OFF TO YOU
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Frankie

Hi Denise!

You're so right. At times I really miss dancing, but it has become such a "clique"
thing. If you're not in the "in crowd" you don't get asked to dance. And because
some of the guys have gotten so good, they know they don't have to ask anybody
because they know the women are going to flock to them. And then with the merge of
the Swingout/WCS dancers, a lot of "our" men act like it's a badge of honor to have
all the white women falling all over them so our Black women sit on the sidelines.
I guess I'll try Salsa. lol Karen

Great commentary Denise! I believe that you hit it on the nail and also there
should not be all of this competitiveness amongst each other when we are all doing
the same thing but everyone may be doing a little something creative to be a little
different but we all have the same goal in mind....spreading the LOVE of dance!
Denise keep it up and return to the dance floor and let's show them that there can
be positive people who really want to spread the love of this dance. T. L.

That is definitely why I quit dancing!!!! The good dancers look down their noses at
us!!!!!!!!!! Johnson W.

You are so right, if you are not a perfect dancer they will not dance with you. But we still have to try with someone else. Thank you so much for what you have said. That means a lot to the ones is not as good as some. Patricia

Thank you, Denise you made my day!
you are so right in the statement that you made and Thanks again for making it.
Gwen

Denise,
You are so right about what you said. I can remember that we use to
dance ALL NIGHT. We use to dance and help and look out for each other.
Even though there were clicks then, it wasn't as bad as now.
Thanks for sharing and keeping us in the loop for what is going on in
the US. lol.. Hope to see you around soon.
Take care and God Bless
Lafayette

Denise,
I agree with you totally. I stopped dancing 4 years ago. Never went back.
I noticed that if you aren't a excellent dancer, guys won't give you the
time of day. I really miss it. When I took classes, I went alone and
didn't know a lot of people. I knew the steps, but didn't get a lot of
exposure. I was just thinking the other day about starting over. What do
you suggest is a good place to start, where guys don't mind helping you out.
Thanks Karen

Hello Denise, my name is Tony and my wife is Bridget. Your comments are
very refreshing as well as the comments from last month. I agree with you and in
our opinion this is the main reason young dancers quit and that is they get hurt.
And if a woman or man is respectful of himself or herself, then they won't allow
being disrespected so they depart never to come back in some cases. My wife and I
have been dancing for a year and we love the dance,and we got our bumps and bruises
and all of it was unnecessary. We think that in a class room, instructor's should
monitor their advanced dancers as well as instructor's under them to ensure proper
etiquette is being taught along with those basic steps we all desperately long to
learn. You have a great Philosophy for the dance that should be shared with every
dance teacher. Thanks for being you. Tony

Denise, this is James a person new to swingout. I wanted to learn because I
saw what you saw, great people having fun and acting right because it was all about
the dance. And unfortunately you are right there are people who have been blessed to
have more talent than the next person but who use the talent to say "you don't
deserve to be on the same floor at the same time that I am here" which is the ugly
attitude you are referring to. But I would never quit the dance but I would seek to
avoid those people who are trying to be-little me because I am not at there level.
That is why I love what you do and your messages are inspiring to me. Please don't
you give up and please don't you stop speaking up for people who just want to learn
the dance and have a great time swing dancing. Love James.

This is so true! It is the attitudes of others and they do believe that they are
better than the other person. I started out learning in Arlington and because of
the attitudes of the people there I stop going. I also tried other classes in the
Dallas area and they are even worst. You can't enjoy learning when the person that
teaching you is ego tripping and the others that have been dancing for a while act
like you are beneath them. I want even go to Black Clubs anymore.
I'm treated better elsewhere!
Daphne

Hi Denise.

I am glad that you shared your thoughts on why dancers stop dancing. I really do
appreciate all you do to keep us informed and to just promote the dance. Don't lose
heart!
I also took a break from dancing because of many reasons, one of which was feeling
inadequate and a bit ignored if I did not know the latest move. I also began
dancing because I LOVE to dance! I also love to watch others dance and enjoy
themselves. My prayer is that we will keep the fun and the spirit of unity in dance
and that we will show younger generations that we can dance together respectfully
and beautifully.
All this to say...Thank you my sister for your work and your patience with all of us
and please keep reminding us to do the right thing!
Gail

I think you are correct. people are quick to judge others based on what "they" believe a person should be, act, and say. Gail A.

Hi Denise, it's Al "Happy Feet" Dillard.

First, you can post my reply! I stand behind everything I say about Swing Dancing.
This includes Swing-Out, Houston Two Step Swing-Out, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing and
Chicago Steppin.

You heartfelt post will not reach those who feel like they are all that, we can be
real about this! However it may reach those who are being taught right now by the so
call "I am all that". Lets be clear, not all teacher have a class. Most of them are
on the dance floor when the damage is being done. Male and Female!

Here is the biggest problem right now with this dance. No one teach our (African
American) history about this dance. How many dancers know Frankie Manning or Shorty
George?

How many dancers know the mother of all Swing Dancing is Lindy Hop? How many people
know African Americans created it in the early 1800’s and it fully matured by 1940.

Why am I saying this truth? The true value of why we get on that dance floor lies in
our history. If you don’t know the History you don’t really know why you are
dancing, teaching or promoting.

Hello Denise,
I agree for some of the same reasons.
I stop going to swing dance because of the guys not wanting to swing with you if you
are not one of the popular ones and if you are not interested in "Swinging" with
them, if you know what I mean. Also, I have notice that there are many ways to
swing and people are basically forgetting the original swing dance and adding too
much onto the dance confusing everyone. I would love to find a group of dancers who
just want to hang out and have fun dancing and not any other agendas. I love the
dance and I was introduced to swing dance a couple of years ago. Since then I have
been asked by all my friends and family to teach them the dance. I have been
teaching swing dance for almost 2yrs and I love to share what I have learned. I
teach the basic steps and advise everyone I teach they would have to go dancing in
order to learn the dance, because everybody does it differently. I pray that this
does not get too out of hand and more people
will learn the dance and have fun doing it. Sorry that this is getting to be a bad
thing to get into instead of just plain old fun.
God bless us all because we need Him in everything we do.
Make it a great day!
Much Love,
Pam

Denise I totally agree with you on this. I like to add how instructors change the
dance to accomodate all the dance styles in one (Swingout infused with another
dance. Totally confuse new students....it is and should be only about the dance.
live, love, laugh and dance. I know several people that stop coming due to the
drama behind swingout. I ask them not to allow others to stop their love for getting
out and dancing.
Yolanda

Hey Denise,
I strongly, strongly, strongly agree with you....when I started swing dancing seven
years ago it was so much fun...Jackie and I was use to be everywhere swing
dancing. But the last year in a half it has gotten really nasty everybody wants to
teach and they have gone way overboard with the dance making its a hot mess. When
ever Jackie comes down to visit she even notice that its totally have changed. I
have had several family members to learned swing dance this past year but once
they graduate they didn't want to come back out because of the mess.
Thank you so much for writing this on your website...
Shannon

I understand what you are saying? Thank you for that we all needed a
wake up call. With love Gold Star Dance Studio.

Thanks for that! I felt somewhat of the same way when I used to go. I
thought I was being overly sensitive.
Stacie

Thats right dancing should be fun, I feel the same way the men act like they don't
want with you just dance with the person all the time. This make me feel like why I
pay my money to come these event...just to set down...Teacher don't dance with you
if you not take there class anymore. So I agree with you and I so glad somebody
said something about this....you need everybody email to send this statement to
THANK YOU

Hi Denise,
I loved this article. The first paragraph speaks for itself. In the beginning my
significant other had no problems with me learning to swingout. Then all of a
sudden there were questions, like who you dancing with? why are wearing that blouse
or dress? and the ultimate question: when can I expect for you to return home. All
these questions became an issue. I had always wanted to learn how to swing. I had
started taking some classes @ Coaches Corner back in the day as a beginner. I
cannot remember who the (beginner) instructor was at the time, but he was very
discouraging to me as a beginner student, and I quit. Finally, when I learned
there were FREE classes at the Kliff Klubb I became a student again. I was
determined to learn and finish, and that's exactly what I did. I graduated in May
2009. I loved the instructor Barbara, and has since graduated from another swing
class. My man cannot understand why I like swinging-out so much....I tell him: I
like it, it's pretty and I feel good when I'm dancing.
I have met a lot of people and instructors, and have been to several swing places in
the DFW area...I stood my ground with my man, and it's been a year and growing
strong for me to continue learning the art of swing. 2010...
Treeca

Good morning Denise,
I read your opinion on your email concerning why people quit swing dancing. You are
absolutely correct about what you said about the way people act, and treat each
other after learning how to swing out. I've been swinging out since 2007, and when
I started I couldn't get enough of it. It was fun and eventful. Now, I hardly ever
go anymore because of that very reason you stated in your email. I'm experimenting
those same issues, at one particular place without naming any names, most of those
folks who learned from that establishment are very cliquish. And they dance with
people they know and leave the rest out. I don't mind asking men to dance, but
every once in a while I'd like to be asked. I stop going to that place because of
that, and heard from others that they felt that place was very cliquish. So I
wanted to try something new, I started west coast swing about 4 months ago. I love
that dance also, but I'm having a hard time finding places to go to practice what
I've learned in FW, only in Dallas. I don't like to drive to Dallas all the time,
but I'm wondering if there are any places in FW that west coast dance, do you know
of any? Now, I'm not dancing at all at the moment, and like you I love to dance and
that's why I learned. It's a shame that some people have to take the fun out of
dancing, something so exciting and fun like swinging out. The dance is supposed to
bring people together not separate them and take away the fun of it. I'm glad to
see someone else experimenting the same issues as me, I thought I was the only one.
Thank you, Theresa

There is one more reason, people seem not to be having fun when I
first started people use to smile because they enjoyed the dance now
everyone seem so serious that no one seem to enjoy themselves and
that's why I stopped going as much.
Johnny

Denise,
I've been dancing Swingout for 9 years and I have experienced a lot of what
these folks are feeling, and still do at times. When we took classes, we
bonded with the folks in our classes, regardless of the dance style
(Swingout or West Coast), venue, or instructors. You develop a rapport with
other dancers and, after you've been dancing a while, you begin to favor
some dancers (leaders or followers) over others. I have danced with plenty
of people who "know" how to dance "Chicago Style," only to find out they
didn't know how to dance either style. I am usually willing to dance with
just about anyone who asks, regardless of whether they know how to dance. I
was learning once and needed "better" dancers to help me.

When we first took lessons, we stood in lines with leaders on one side and
followers on the other. There were no advanced classes. At that time,
there was only one or two instructors in the Metroplex who would "couple up"
the students and teach them to dance together. In order to learn new moves,
we would watch the other dancers and then get them to teach us something we
liked. We still sit around and watch, not to be critical, but to learn and
admire the different styles. And, we still try to pick up new moves when we
can. So, just because people are watching, doesn't mean they are hating.
They may be stealing your moves, or just enjoying your style.

At times, I find myself sitting at the table watching others dance. I have
wondered why I am not asked to dance more often and I have a lot of answers,
but I don't know if any of them are right because I have never asked anyone.
It doesn't really matter and I'm not sure I want to know. When I really
want to dance, I will muster up some courage and ask someone who I've seen
around. After all, I'm there to dance and have a good time, not to
overanalyze or criticize or whatever. If I don't feel like dancing, I will
go talk to someone. I often strike up a conversation with the people
sitting next to me, even if we have never met.

And, let me also add that the WCS or the non-Black clubs aren't necessarily
any better. I found the WCS dancers to be just as cliquish until we started
taking classes and getting to know people. Once you stop going, they don't
know if you can still dance, so they are hesitant to dance with you when you
start going back. That's the same everywhere.
Snowbaby

Thanks Denise,
I appreciate your article about why some people quit swingout. I was actually
comtemplating quitting for some of the very reasons that you and some of your
respondents mentioned. Thanks for the article. I now know that it is not just me
with the same feelings. I love dancing and have learned several different versions
of swingout and two-step as well as salsa and hustle. It will be hard for me to give
up swingout and two-step but unless I see some changes, I will venture back to salsa
and hustle. It's all about fun and the dance for me and lately the swingout and
two-step crowd is neither.

Thanks again...I am going to enjoy your site. I am in Dallas on occasion to visit my
daughter. I now have a way to keep up with what's going on.

Zula

Fort Worth Swing Classes

DeniseDiaz — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:23:06 CDT

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
	Jack London's Bar & Grill 1217 Oakland blvd Fort Worth,Tx DJ-k9 8-10pm	Neo's Bar & Grill 20 & Oakgrove Fort Worth, Tx. Hitman 8-10pm	Club Ice 6200 South Freeway Fort Worth, Tx. Twinkle Toes Abron 7-9pm			Club Ice 6200 South Freeway Fort Worth, Tx Twinkle Toes Abron 7-9pm
			Sugar Daddy's Bar & Grill 1212 Riverside dr. Fort Worth, Tx. Hitman 8-10pm

Arlington Swing Classes

DeniseDiaz — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:15:07 CDT

Monday 2 location Arlington Entertainment Center 915 W. Pioneer Pkwy. Arlington, Tx Big Smooth 7-9pm	TUESDAY	Wednesday 2 Location Arlington Entertainment Center 915 W. Pioneer Pkwy. Arlington, Tx Big Smooth 7-9pm	Thursday 1 location	Friday 1 location	Saturday 1 location	Sunday 1 location Arlington Entertainment Center 915 W. Pioneer Pkwy. Arlington, Tx Big Smooth 7-9pm
Events at the Plaza 2305 Oak Lane Grand Prairie, Texas Henry & Val 7pm-9pm		Events at the Plaza 2305 Oak Lane Grand Prairie, Tx. T-Dub 6-9pm	Events at the Plaza 2305 Oak Lane Grand Prairie, Texas David Simpson Sandra Lopez 7pm-9pm	Events at the Plaza 2305 Oak Lane Grand Prairie, Texas Henry & Val 8pm-10pm	Events at the Plaza 2305 Oak Ln G.P Tx. T-Dub 12-3pm

Oklahoma city Swingout Classes

DeniseDiaz — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:22:13 CDT

Tuesday Night

NE High School
3100 N. Kelley ave
Oklahoma city, OK
6:30pm-8:30pm

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Thursday Night
Tree Lounge
203 NE 36th
Oklahoma city, Ok
7pm-9:30pm

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Every 1st Friday
The Living Room
2610 N. Yale
Tulsa, Ok
8-10pm

For more infrormation on Oklahoma city swingout classes contact Sandy at 405-206-0597

Killeen Swingout Classes

DeniseDiaz — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:06:23 CDT

Swing Floetrys House of Dance

3510 E. Rancier Ave.
Killeen, Texas 76543
Instructor: Tony Anderson
Classes are $35 per month, $50 Couples, $10 per session
Classes are as follows:
Sundays 4pm-5:30pm Beginners, 5:45pm-7:15 Intermediate
Mondays 6:30pm-8pm Beginners, 8:15pm-9:45 Intermediate
Tuesdays 6:30pm-8pm Beginners,8:15pm-9:45 Intermediate

For more information call Tony at 254-338-0141

Austin Swingout Classes

DeniseDiaz — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:43:33 CDT

Monday Nights

StepnMotion at the Workout Room
2700 W. Pecan St. Ste. 302
Pflugerville , Texas 78660
7:30-9:30pm
Instructors: Kathy & Bart
Cost is $5
512-947-1939

Dottie Jordan Recreation Center
2803 Loyola Lane
Austin. Texas 78723
6-8pm
Instructor: Barbara Langston---512-926-3491

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Tuesday Night

Reagan High School
7104 Berkman Drive
Austin, Texas 78752
6-8pm
Cost is $5
Instructor: Stephanie Touchstone
512-796-1450

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MJs Night Club
6700 Middle Fiskville rd
Austin, Texas 78752
7-9pm
Instructors: Bart & Kathy James

About Us

DeniseDiaz — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:05:15 CDT

Hi, my name is Denise Diaz, and I started swing dancing in September of 02. After a friend of mine turned me on to the dance at Club Steppers.

After that first class, i was hooked. I begin attending class every night of the week. After a year of swing dancing,

I decided to create City2city.net & Swingsation.net, because people would always ask me where to go, or what's going on this weekend.

City2city was the first website launched in Dallas for swingout events. We are celebrating 8yrs. of being on the world wide web.

I've had the pleasure of meeting a lot of people over the years. I have met R. Kelly, Michael Baisden, The "Queen of Swing", Norma Miller and the pleasure to bring to Dallas the Legendary Frankie Manning.

City2city has been on Channel 8, Channel 5 and The Trixnthehat entertainment show. We were featured in an article in the Dallas Weekly and Swingsation.net is one of the website listed in Frankie Manning's book titled "Ambassador of Lindy Hop".

I could not have done any of this without your support. There has been a few times that I just wanted to toss in the towel, but deep down I knew that I would be back.

Like Maybelle Blair says: My constant prayer is that somehow the whole world could
experience the exhilaration and sense of renewal that takes place when we discover that life is a dance "Live the experience", Share the gift.

Thank you for supporting city2city.net and all our efforts.

Our Mission: Is to keep you informed on all swing dance related events and classes. To help preserve the art of swing dancing in Dallas and the surrounding metroplex and to make a difference in the community.

Contact Us

DeniseDiaz — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:02:13 CDT

Some Services that we offer are:
(1) E-mail Marketing
(2) Banner Ads
(3) Event posting

To Contact us call 817-902-4055 or e-mail me at denise@city2city.net or reasheon@yahoo.com

Remember to call ahead to make sure the events have not changed. City2City & Swingsation is not responsible for last minute changes.

Dancing Etiquette

DeniseDiaz — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:03:32 CDT

When asking for a dance, here are some traditional phrases:

"May I have this dance?"
"Would you like to dance?"
"Care to dance?"
"Shall we dance?"

When asking someone to dance step up to him/her and make eye contact when asking for a dance. Do not ask from a distance as it can make for an awkward moment if a number of people think they have been asked to dance, and you have to tell them that they were not. If someone is sitting closely with their significant other, talking quietly to each other, then it is probably not a good time to ask him/her for a dance. If someone appears to be in a normal conversation with another, you can approach, standing close and interested. When your intended partner makes eye contact, you may smile and ask "Dance?" If two men ask the same lady to dance at the same moment, it is not recommended that either men stand down, rather that the women must choose one or the other. It is often most appropriate that the women offer the next dance to the man who was turned down. The same applies when the sexes are reversed.

Who Asks Who
It is often believed that traditionally the man is expected to ask the women to dance. This is merely a concept derived from observation rather than by knowing the rules on the subject.

Traditionally, a dance will have equal numbers of men and women or an excess of men. This was often a result of the fact that many dances were guest proportion planned (part of the etiqutte of throwing a party), or was a dance put on for the benefit of a group or trade that was traditionally male run (such as a military or a banker's trade ball). The rules on who-asks-who goes as follows:

If there is an excess of men to the number of women, the man asks the woman.
If there are more women than there are men, the women asks the man.
If there are approximately equal numbers of men to women, the man out of curteousy should ask the woman, but women may, if they so desire, ask the man.

Essentially, whatever sex is in the majority asks the sex that is in the minority to dance. The reasoning is to prevent hurt feelings among those who are most likely to be hurt during the course of the night (that is, those who are in the majority since there is not enough of the minority to "go around"). To demonstrate the reasoning of this rule, consider the following: If there are more women than men, and the men are asking the women to dance, inevitably there will be a number of women who must sit out the dance simply because there is nobody left to dance with. This leads to a "Why was I not asked to dance?" question on among some of those who missed out, leading to a sense of rejection, of being less than preferred, much like the kid who is always being picked last for the sports team. On the other hand, if in the same situation, the women were asking the men, as the rules would dictate for this situation, then all the men will be asked (none will be left behind), and those women who did not manage to get to a man first will be ready to ask one of the newly freed men after the current song ends. The women who did not get a partner in this case did not get a partner because they themselves were not quick enough to grab an available man rather than because they had been overlooked (or "picked last"). If you are a woman, do not believe that "Its the man's responsibility to ask me to dance." Regardless of who is in the majority, if you really want to dance with someone, do ask. A dance is a social event where everyone is on equal standing. A dance is not a dating service (unless it has been specifically organized as one); just because you are dancing with someone of the opposite sex does not make the dance a date, convey any interest by either person, or imply any sexual interest between the parties involved. Because of the same fact, it is also acceptable for two men or two women to dance a dance together.
In this same vain, it should be noted that some dances hosted by religious groups still do not permit a man and a woman to dance together. Instead, dancing is only permitted between people of the same sex. On the other hand, other religious groups, most particularly American based Christian groups, frown on people of the same sex dancing together. General Rules
Force of habit, personal attraction, dancing capabilities all can influence who someone would like to dance with. However, this will often cause someone to choose the same few individuals to dance with all the time. This is not helpful to the social dynamics of a dance. Because of this, etiquette outlines your choice in partners to ensure a diversity of partnerships, and to give everyone a chance to dance. Generally, do not dance with the same person more than twice in a row. Do not monopolise a single person all night. The biggest violation of these two rules is the habit of people to dance most of the night with their escort (the person who you came with). Only the first and the last dance of the night should be danced with one's escort. The exception to this is when their are very few people at the dance to choose from making this less resonable. People tend to dance with others at their own level, but excluding partners based on their level is not acceptable. Do not continually seek the most skilled partners, this is against the spirit of social dancing. It is advised that better dancers should ask beginners to dance. Today's beginners will be tomorrows good dancers. Not only does this help the social dynamics of a dance, it also helps the better dancer.

DECLINING A DANCE
Declining a dance means sitting out the whole song. It is inconsiderate and outright rude to dance a song with anyone after you have declined to dance it with someone else.
If you are asked to dance a song before you can ask (or get asked by) your desired partner, that's the luck of the draw. The choices are to dance it with whomever asked first, or to sit out the dance. The only reasons for declining a dance is:

you have promised the dance to someone else
you do not know the dance
you need to take a rest

When declining a dance, one should ask for a later dance instead: "No, thank you, I'm taking a break. Would you like to do another dance later?" However, it is improper to book many dances ahead, or too often. Especially for beginners and shy individuals, being declined can be difficult, and may discourage them from social dancing. Dance etiquette requires that one should avoid declining a dance under almost all circumstances. It is forbidden to refuse on the basis of preferring to dance with someone else. There are some people who consistantly violate the rules of conduct, who are rough, or dangerous on the floor, rude, or otherwise a serious problem. Etiquette allows an out from the rules so that one does not become oppressed by the inconsiderate. If such a situation arrises one is allowed to say: "No, thank you." without further explanation. This option should be used with great restraint, and only in the case of repeat

At the end of the dance
After the dance is finished and before parting, thank your partner.
When thanked, do NOT reply "Your welcome." The proper response to "Thank you." is "Thank you." The point is that the thanks is not due to a favor, but to politeness.
If you enjoyed the dance, let your partner know. Compliment your partner on her/his dancing. Be generous, even if he/she is not the greatest of dancers. Be specific about it if you can: "I really enjoyed that double reverse spin. You led/followed that beautifully!''
Leaving the floor
When a song comes to an end, leave the floor as quickly as it is gracefully possible. Tradition requires that the gentleman give his arm to the lady and take her back to her seat at the end of the dance. While this custom is linked to the fact that it was usually the man who asked the women to dance, it is still a nice touch if it was the women who asked the man. However, it may be impractical on a crowded dance floor.

Sharing the floor
Avoid getting too close to other couples, especially less experienced ones. Be prepared to change the directions of your patterns to avoid congested areas. This requires thinking ahead and matching your patterns to the free areas on the floor (floorcraft). While this may sound complicated to the novice dancer, it gradually becomes second nature.

Tribute to 'The Legendary Frankie Manning'

DeniseDiaz — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:27:47 CST

Frankie Manning born May 26,1914-April 27,2009

Frankie Manning journey is far more than a great dancer and choregrapher but it allows me to see that I don:t have to dance better than anybody on or off the dance floor all I got to do is be better than I was before I got here, better than the night or day before you see I:am the dance and you can:t seperate the dance from the dancer we just get better with time. ALL POWER TO FRANKIE SWINGING MANNING his moves will last forever. This was sent to me
by Reginald Johnson.